Unveil problems,yourself, your Bike.
As most what Sensors can unveil is mentioned Inside the
Electronics-Intro, I want to list here the most common Sensors more
detailled, and also want to demonstrate, that wiring and integration of
sensors is probably easier, than most might think.
Of course a wide range of sensors make only sense in
combination with Dashes and/or Data-Loggers.
A wide range of Sensors is designed for Industry-Applications, they
mostly have a Ampere Output range from 0- 20mA, which is not suitable
for most dashes and loggers or general process-Control of electronic
Motorcycle-Devices. So I have focussed all sensors, which are easy to
calibrate, sensors, which already come with a datasheet, means I.E.
Voltage/pressure , Voltage/Heat... and so on. Most work inside some
kind of " TTL environment ", with output Voltages between 0.5-4.5 Volt
, and supply voltages between 5 and 15 Volt. Some need to be resistant
to aggressive media such as hydraulic Fluids or gasoline, they all need
to be highly shock-resistant, accompanied by high accuracy and a
internal temperature Compensation, to work proper in different ranges
of Temperatur ( usually sufficient here is a range from 0-80 °C
), low Hysteresis values with high repeatability.
Addittional I have a closer look to extensions and weight, but If I
have to choose I prefer a more accurate heavier sensor more than an "
inaccurate" light one. and also ( as very Miniature Sensors I.E. for
Brakepressure can cost easily 1000 euros each) I try to go for a
reasonable Mix between Costs and Extension of a Sensor , because that
can save a couple of thousands of $ or , which is better
spend somewhere else.
As far as I see it most of these Sensors have a very simple electrical
Connection, they need a ground , a Power supply , and the 3rd
connection is the output, which you can lead into a Logger , Dash or
ECU....... or into all three .
And - especially for Motorcycles you don't have to fear a infinite
Number of Sensors, far not as much as maybe a Formula 1 Car.
The aftermarket Sensors:
- Lambda sensor(s)
- Suspension linear sensors
- Wheel Speed Sensors
- IR- Sensors for Heat ( Tires, etc)
- Exhaust Gas Temp sensors ( K-elements)
- Fuelpressure Sensor
- Brake/Clutch/Oilpressure Sensor
- (Fuel) Temp Sensors
- Angle sensor mechanical ( for cable clutch levers )
- gear detection Sensor
- quickshift Sensor
Already inbuild in most/all modern Bikes ( so able to monitor too )
- TP Sensor
- MAP sensor
- Water Temp sensor
- Airbox pressure sensor
- Air(box inside) Temp Sensor
- Speed sensor
- Oilpressure switch on/off
- Neutral Switch on/off
- gear Indication Sensor
Easy but Important to monitor for Motorcycles without Alterntor =
Voltage of Battery
So this section here has far not grown to a level, where I could offer
every sensor. Believe me, it's a hard Job sometimes to source the most
suitable for a bike.
But step by step you'll find more and more here !